Shakira Tsindos Farewell Benefit Concert

Eleanor Blythman, soprano
Shakira Tsindos, mezzo soprano
Michael Lapiña, tenor
Nathan Lay, baritone
Tom Griffiths, piano
Join us at Victorian Opera for an afternoon of opera, song and a sprinkle of music theatre with my dear friends Eleanor Blythman, Michael Lapiña, Nathan Lay and Tom Griffiths before I take up a position in the Masters program at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London beginning September 2018.
Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available following the concert.
Sunday 2nd September 2018, 4.00pm
Held at Victorian Opera, 31 Victoria Street, Melbourne
For tickets visit www.trybooking.com
By the Light of the Moon

Presented by OPERA AUSTRALIA
Directed by Liesel Badorrek
Designed by Mark Thompson
Music Directed by Raymond Lawrence
Embark on a fabulous journey with a cantankerous cat and an exuberant owl in By The Light of the Moon. This fanciful all-ages opera explores the untold tales of Edward Lear’s beloved rhyme, The Owl and the Pussycat.
Ridiculous whimsy meets sublime melody in a wonderful new production, featuring the fantastic characters from nonsense poetry, nursery rhymes, as well as tunes you’ll recognise from the best-loved operas.
Opera Australia developed this travelling opera to enthral school students of all ages, complete with beautiful costumes and engaging scenery. Professional opera singers perform the famous arias in English, and a range of curriculum-based teacher resources are available to help classes explore the music.
By the Light of the Moon is designed as a school incursion and available throughout Metropolitan Melbourne, Regional Victoria and South Australia.
For tickets and more information visit https://opera.org.au/on-tour/in-schools/victoria
Marvellous Melba

Concert to celebrate Melba’s 157th Birthday
Join Melba alumni Shakira Tsindos and current scholars Cleo Lee-McGowan and Stephen Marsh in St. Bartholomew's 2018 Dame Nellie Melba Festival.
Fabulous programme including:
* Voi che sapete, Le nozze di Figaro (Mozart)
* Votre toast, Carmen (Bizet)
* Ah! Je veux vivre (Waltz Song), Roméo et Juliette (Gounod)
* Quando m’en vo’, La bohème (Puccini)
* Ave Maria (J.S. Bach/Gounod)
* Chanson triste (Duparc)
* Goodbye (Tosti)
* Home Sweet Home (Bishop)
Saturday 19th May, 5pm
Performance at St. Bartholomew Anglican Church, Richmond
For further information and tickets visit http://www.stbartsburnley.org.au/sample-page/2018-dame-nellie-melba-festival/
The Magic Pudding (Bendigo)

Presented by VICTORIAN OPERA
Composed by Calvin Bowman
Libretto by Anna Goldsworthy
Conducted by Fabian Russell
Directed by Cameron Menzies
Take one true-blue Australian classic, add deliciously playful costumes with a measure of musical magic, mix in a generous helping of young talent and discover the perfect recipe for a delightful family opera.
Celebrating the centenary of Norman Lindsay’s The Magic Pudding, Victorian Opera brings its much-loved adaptation to regional Victoria, with a cast of brilliant emerging talent and local community choruses.
Join Albert, the walking, talking, never-ending Pudding, and his friends – penguin Sam Sawnoff, sailor Bill Barnacle and koala Bunyip Bluegum – as we celebrate an Australian family favourite with this witty and adorable production.
Friday 27 April 2018, 1pm and 6:30pm
All performances at Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo
For tickets and more information visit https://www.victorianopera.com.au/season/the-magic-pudding-bendigo
The Magic Pudding (Wodonga)

Presented by VICTORIAN OPERA
Composed by Calvin Bowman
Libretto by Anna Goldsworthy
Conducted by Fabian Russell
Directed by Cameron Menzies
Take one true-blue Australian classic, add deliciously playful costumes with a measure of musical magic, mix in a generous helping of young talent and discover the perfect recipe for a delightful family opera.
Celebrating the centenary of Norman Lindsay’s The Magic Pudding, Victorian Opera brings its much-loved adaptation to regional Victoria, with a cast of brilliant emerging talent and local community choruses.
Join Albert, the walking, talking, never-ending Pudding, and his friends – penguin Sam Sawnoff, sailor Bill Barnacle and koala Bunyip Bluegum – as we celebrate an Australian family favourite with this witty and adorable production.
Thursday 5 April 2018, 12.30pm and 6:30pm
All performances at The Cube Wodonga
For tickets and more information visit https://victorianopera.com.au/season/the-magic-pudding-wodonga
The Magic Pudding

Presented by VICTORIAN OPERA
Composed by Calvin Bowman
Libretto by Anna Goldsworthy
Conducted by Fabian Russell
Directed by Cameron Menzies
Take one true-blue Australian classic, add deliciously playful costumes with a measure of musical magic, mix in a generous helping of young talent and discover the perfect recipe for a delightful family opera.
Celebrating the centenary of Norman Lindsay’s The Magic Pudding, Victorian Opera brings its much-loved adaptation back to the Melbourne stage, before hitting the road across regional Victoria, with a cast of brilliant emerging talent and local community choruses.
Join Albert, the walking, talking, never-ending Pudding, and his friends – penguin Sam Sawnoff, sailor Bill Barnacle and koala Bunyip Bluegum – as we celebrate an Australian family favourite with this witty and adorable production.
Thursday 15th March 2018, 6:30pm
Friday 16th March 2018, 6:00pm
Saturday 17th March 2018, 1:00pm & 5.00pm
All performances at The Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne
For tickets and more information visit https://www.victorianopera.com.au/season/the-magic-pudding-the-opera
Opera on the Yarra

Hosted by THE ROTARY CLUB OF CENTRAL MELBOURNE
Featuring:
Danielle Calder
Shakira Tsindos
Michael Lapiña
Sung Sun Hong
Enjoy a night of musical indulgence and be treated to an eclectic array of songs from the world of Opera and Musical Theatre, performed by some of the most sought-after performers in the Australian Operatic Scene.
This fundraising event will support the various humanitarian projects of Rotary Central Melbourne.
Saturday 3rd March 2018, 8pm
Melbourne Rowing Club, Melbourne
For tickets and more information visit http://rotarydistrict9800.com.au/
3MBS Bach Marathon: St Matthew Passion

Presented by 3MBS
Artistic Curator Chris Howlett
Rick Prakhoff, conductor
Andrew Goodwin, Evangelist
Nicholas Dinopoulos, Christus
Michael Leighton Jones, Judas/Pilatus
Suzanne Shakespeare, soprano
Shakira Tsindos, mezzo-soprano
Timothy Reynolds, tenor
Jeremy Kleeman, bass-baritone
Melbourne Bach Choir & Orchestra
The 3MBS Bach Marathon brings Australia's finest classical musicians together to present an all-day experience celebrating the works of the Bach family.
Across six concerts in a single day, the Bach Marathon program presents a selection of J S Bach's incredible output of masterworks, a cross-section of works by his sons including the first performance in 240 years of the C P E Bach St Matthew Passion (1777), and arrangements by other prominent composers who drew on Bach's works for inspiration.
Join the Melbourne classical music community, and our most loved chamber and vocal musicians, for this unique event in appreciation of one of history's greatest musical families.
Sunday 18 February 2018, 10.00am
Elizabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre
For tickets and more information visit https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/series/3mbs-bach-marathon/
In Concert: Melba Opera Trust

Be treated to an afternoon of popular opera arias and a touch of classic music theatre with the talented performers of the Melba Opera Trust: Cleo Lee-McGowan (soprano), Shakira Tsindos (mezzo soprano), Michael Petruccelli (tenor) and Tom Griffiths (pianist).
Hear songs from popular musicals including West Side Story, Carousel and Show Boat, as well as arias from composers including Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Puccini.
Melba Opera Trust is Australia’s premier scholarship program for promising young singers. The program nurtures artistic development alongside business training, mentoring and performance experience.
Sunday 11 February, 2.30pm
Performance held at RACV City Club, Melbourne
For further information and tickets visit https://www.racv.com.au/travel-leisure/racv-club/city-club/whats-on/all-events/melba-opera-trust-concert.html
The Classics: Madama Butterfly

Presented by THE CITY OF STONNINGTON
Directed by Cameron Menzies
Conducted by Dr Kathleen McGuire
Cio Cio San: Olivia Cranwell
Suzuki: Dimity Shepherd
F.B Pinkerton: Tomas Dalton
Sharpless: Christopher Tonkin
Goro: Michael Petruccelli
Bonze: Eddie Muliaumaseali'i
Kate Pinkerton: Shakira Tsindos
The City of Stonnington is pleased to once again present The Classics, a three-part series of free Saturday evening concerts throughout February.To kick things off, join us for Opera and see Puccini's tragic love story, Madama Butterfly, come to life on stage.
Award winning Australian director, Cameron Menzies will bring Puccini’s tragic love story, Madama Butterfly to the stage with an abridged version performed in the round with an accomplished principal cast and beautiful Japanese influenced costumes.
It will also feature Conductor: Dr Kathleen McGuire with a live nine-piece orchestra, and Tony Award nominated Sound Designer, Russell Goldsmith.
Saturday 3rd February 2018, 7.30pm
Victoria Gardens, Prahran
This event is free, no booking required.
Rhythms of New Spain

Presented by LA COMPANIA
Cristina Russo, Soprano
Shakira Tsindos, Mezzo soprano
Glorious and intoxicating, the baroque rhythms of Latin America are truly captivating. Recently discovered in Guatemala, the vast and remarkable manuscript Musica Colonial Archive embraces composers ranging from a feminist Mexican nun to the Spanish masters. This cross-cultural musical fusion of the New World with its exotic rhythms and rich harmonies creates stunning music.
Saturday 11 November 2017, 6pm | Deakin Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne
For tickets and further information visit: http://www.lacompania.com.au/series/
Melba Opera Trust Morning Medleys
Presented by BRIMBANK CITY COUNCIL & MELBA OPERA TRUST
Janet Todd, Soprano
Shakira Tsindos, Mezzo soprano
Samuel Piper, Baritone
Tom Griffiths, Piano
Featuring three brilliant young rising stars from the Melba Opera Trust, this unforgettable performance features much loved pieces from well-known operas and show tunes. Shakira Tsindos, Janet Todd & Samuel Piper's voices will delight, accompanied by pianist Tom Griffiths.
Wednesday 18th October 2017, 11am | The Bowery Theatre, St Albans Community Centre, Princess St, St Albans
For tickets and further information visit https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events/melba-opera-trust-morning-medleys
The 7 Sopranos: Brava Tour
PRESENTED BY The 7 Sopranos
The 7 Sopranos are excited to be touring the South Island of New Zealand this September. Our Brava Tour will feature the following outstanding artists: Lotte Betts-Dean, Clarissa Spata, Deborah Rogers, Claire Candy, Kyla Allan, Shakira Tsindos and Rachel Pines with the brilliantly talented Glenn Amer on piano.
This marks Shakira's second performance with this dynamic group after touring to Hong Kong in 2016 for the Hong Kong Jockey Club awards.
Tuesday 19 September 2017, 7.30pm | Civic Theatre, Invercargill, New Zealand
Thursday 21 September 2017, 7:30pm | Oamaru Opera House, Oamaru, New Zealand
Friday 22 September 2017, 7:30pm | Regent Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
Sunday 24 September 2017, 7.30pm | ASB Theatre Marlborough, Blenheim, New Zealand
Tickets and further information via www.the7sopranos.com/tours/
Così Fan Tutte
PRESENTED BY Mediterranean Opera Studio and Festival
MUSICAL DIRECTOR Kamal Khan
Shakira will join the cast of Così Fan Tutte in Caltagirone, Sicily in July to perform the role of Dorabella, marking her European debut. Shakira will also perform in the chorus of Puccini's La Bohème and Tosca. Caltagirone is North West of the costal town, Catania, best know for its Ceramics and Festival of Lights.
The Creation
PRESENTED BY Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
CONDUCTED BY Sir Andrew Davis
Haydn The Creation
Siobhan Stagg soprano
Shakira Tsindos mezzo soprano
Andrew Staples tenor
Neal Davies bass
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Haydn’s life affirming work, The Creation is a masterpiece both in its genre and across the entire repertoire of classical music. A true highlight of the season, experience the story of creation as if you are seeing it for the first time. From the big bang, the expanding universe to the plants, animals and humans on earth, journey into a musical picture book of birth, life and everything that you know of it. © Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Thursday 15 June 2017, 8:00pm | Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
Friday 16 June 2017, 7:30pm | Costa Hall, Geelong
Saturday 17 June 2017, 2:00pm | Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
Tickets and further information via https://www.mso.com.au/whats-on/2017/haydns-creation/
The Sleeping Beauty

Presented by DARK MOFO FESTIVAL, VICTORIAN OPERA and TASMANIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Conducted by Phoebe Briggs
Directed by Nancy Black
Puppet Design and Construction by Joe Blanck
Shakira will return to the Victorian Opera cast in June to perform the role of the Cuckoo and ensemble in Respighi's Sleeping Beauty at Hobart's Dark Mofo Festival. Following from her position in Victorian Opera's Developing Artist program, Shakira is thrilled to return to the company in their 2017 season.
The transformative power of love takes centre stage as a cursed Princess awakens from an eternal sleep in a retelling of Perrault’s classic with fairies, fantasy and a cast of puppets. Italian composer Ottorino Respighi’s 1922 reimagining of The Sleeping Beauty is given new life in an unforgettable production. Ⓒ Victorian Opera
Saturday 10 June, 2:30pm
Saturday 10 June, 6:00pm
Sunday 11 June, 2:30pm
All performances at the Theatre Royal in Hobart, Tasmania
(SEASON SOLD OUT)
For tickets and further information visit https://darkmofo.net.au/program/sleeping-beauty
King Roger
Presented by OPERA AUSTRALIA
Conducted by Andrea Molino
Directed by Kasper Holten
Revival direction by Matthew Barclay
Shakira is thrilled to be making her professional debut with Opera Australia as a member of the chorus in this new production of Szymanowski's Król Roger.
Watching his wife dance under the stranger's spell, King Roger struggles with his own passions: choosing between the sacred love he knows and the sensuous, glittering realm of hedonism the shepherd preaches.
Szymanowski's intoxicating, iridescent music is rarely heard on the opera stage, so don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear a 20th-century Polish masterpiece.
© Opera Australia
Friday 19th May 2017, 7:30pm
Tuesday 23rd May 2017, 7:30pm
Thursday 25th May 2017, 7:30pm
Saturday 27th May 2017, 1:00pm
All performances at The State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne
For tickets and more information visit www.opera.org.au
The Sleeping Beauty

Presented by VICTORIAN OPERA
Conducted by Phoebe Briggs
Directed by Nancy Black
Puppet Design and Construction by Joe Blanck
Shakira will join the Victorian Opera cast in March to perform the role of the Cuckoo and ensemble in Respighi's Sleeping Beauty at The Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne. Following from her position in Victorian Opera's Developing Artist program, Shakira is thrilled to return to the company in their 2017 season.
The transformative power of love takes centre stage as a cursed Princess awakens from an eternal sleep in a retelling of Perrault’s classic with fairies, fantasy and a cast of puppets. Italian composer Ottorino Respighi’s 1922 reimagining of The Sleeping Beauty is given new life in an unforgettable production. Ⓒ Victorian Opera
Saturday 11 March 2017, 7:30pm
Tuesday 14 March 2017, 7:30pm
Wednesday 15 March 2017, 7:30pm
Friday 17 March 2017, 7:30pm
Saturday 18 March 2017, 1:30pm
For tickets and more information visit http://www.victorianopera.com.au/season-2017/the-sleeping-beauty/
Music in the Gardens
Presented by VICTORIAN OPERA
Accompanied by Phoebe Briggs
Artists include Kirilie Blythman, Carlos E. Barcenas, Daniel Carison and Shakira Tsindos
Join Kirilie, Carlos, Daniel and Shakira for an intimate concert in Wodonga. In addition to performances of The Pied Piper and Cinderella, these four singers accompanied by Phoebe Briggs will present an afternoon of song.
Sunday 20th November, 1:00pm
Cinderella
Presented by VICTORIAN OPERA
Directed by Libby Hill
Composed by Jules Massenet
Shakira will perform the role of Dorothée in the Regional Victorian Tour.
A young girl Cendrillon (Cinderella) is treated like a servant by her selfish stepmother and two stepsisters. When The Fairy Godmother magically transforms Cendrillon, she secretly attends the Royal Ball but leaves her glass slipper behind. The prince, desperate to find this mysterious beauty, searches the kingdom.
With its whimsical nature and beautiful music, Cinderella is a perfect introduction for children to the spellbinding world of opera. Based on the much loved fairytale, this rare 19th century work will be presented as a specially reduced one hour version.
MILDURA | Tuesday 18th October 10:30am & 1:30pm
WARRAGUL | Tuesday 25th October 10:30am & 1:30pm
BENDIGO | Tuesday 2th November 10:30am & 1:30pm
SHEPPARTON | Tuesday 8th November 10:30am & 1:30pm
ALBURY | Friday 18th November 10:00am & 12:30pm
The Pied Piper
Presented by VICTORIAN OPERA
Directed by Derek Jones
Composed by Richard Mills
Based on The Pied Piper of Hamelin and Robert Browning’s classic poem, this enchanting new family production with a surprise happy ending is told through song in traditional operatic format written by Artistic Director Richard Mills. Adults and children from the community perform alongside Victorian Opera’s developing artists and a chamber orchestra to tell this classic story with new perspectives.
PORT FAIRY | Sunday 9th October 3:30pm
MILDURA | Thursday 20th October 7:30pm
WARRAGUL | Thursday 27th October 11:00am & 7:30pm
BENDIGO | Friday 4th November 6:00pm & Saturday 5th November 2:00pm
SHEPPARTON | Friday 11th November 7:30pm
ALBURY/WODONGA | Wednesday 16th November 7:30pm
More Than a Voice
Presented by MELBA OPERA TRUST and MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE
Experience the poetry, emotion and character of music
An eclectic program from past to present celebrating some of Australia’s finest young artists as they express the poetry, emotions and character of music.
In the spirit of the words ‘a beautiful voice is not enough’, spoken by Australia’s own Dame Nellie Melba, an appreciation for all that aligns to create masterful performance will leave the listener inspired.
Monday 19 September 6:00pm
Tickets available: http://www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/2016/more-than-a-voice/
An Afternoon of Opera
Low Key Events present
An Afternoon of Opera
Performed by
Matthew Toogood - Compere & Pianist
Ellen Leather - Dramatic Soprano
Selena Pettifer - Mezzo Soprano
Shakira Tsindos - Mezzo Soprano
Saturday 20th August 2016, 5pm
Sunday 21st August 2016, 3pm
1 Mackenzie St Melbourne, Vic 3000
Ticket: $75.00 per person
Tickets available via Trybooking
Laughter and Tears
Presented by VICTORIAN OPERA and CIRCUS OZ
Conducted by Richard Mills
Directed by Emil Wolk
Shakira will perform the role of Minstrel in 'Laughter'.
'Laughter' is set during the 40s in a small Italian town and serves as a unique prologue to the tragic events of I Pagliacci. A troupe of military entertainers prepares to perform a comedy of forbidden love for the local townspeople, complete with feats of physical acrobatics and beautiful singing. In 'Tears' (I Pagliacci), the curtain comes down on this whimsical theatre as the offstage lives of the performers unravel following the revelation of a secret affair.
Shakira will join the cast of 'Laughter' in this anticipated performance at the iconic Melbourne venue, Palais Theatre.
Saturday 13 August 7:30pm
Tuesday 16 August 7:30pm
Thursday 18 August 7:30pm
Tickets available: http://www.victorianopera.com.au/what-s-on/season-2016/laughter-and-tears/
Bayside ‘Resonance’ Music Series
Melba Opera Trust is delighted to return to perform in Melbourne’s Bayside City Council’s Resonance music series.
The second in a series of two concerts, An Afternoon of Opera Bayside will feature current Melba Opera Trust scholars.
Location: St Andrew’s by the Sea, Corner Balcombe Road & Central Avenue, Black Rock
Sunday 24th July 2016, 2:15pm
All tickets $15, children under 18 free. Refreshments via gold coin donation.
Cinderella
Presented by VICTORIAN OPERA
Directed by Libby Hill
Composed by Jules Massenet
Shakira will perform the role of Dorothée in the Melbourne Season and Dorothée and Madame de la Haltière in the Regional Victorian Tour.
A young girl Cendrillon (Cinderella) is treated like a servant by her selfish stepmother and two stepsisters. When The Fairy Godmother magically transforms Cendrillon, she secretly attends the Royal Ball but leaves her glass slipper behind. The prince, desperate to find this mysterious beauty, searches the kingdom.
With its whimsical nature and beautiful music, Cinderella is a perfect introduction for children to the spellbinding world of opera. Based on the much loved fairytale, this rare 19th century work will be presented as a specially reduced one hour version.
Saturday 16 July 11:00am
Saturday 16 July 2:00pm
Saturday 16 July 5:00pm
Tickets available: http://www.victorianopera.com.au/what-s-on/season-2016/cinderella/
Melba Opera Trust at 'The Memo'

Some of the most beautiful arias from the opera repertoire's most beloved composers. This concert features three outstanding young professional opera singers from Melbourne including Victorian Opera regulars Shakira Tsindos, Daniel Carison and Michael Petruccelli.
Sunday 3rd July 2016, 2pm
'The Memo' Memorial Hall, Healsville
The Darkest Night
Presented by VICTORIAN OPERA
The Darkest Night is an important focus on sustaining the art form of opera, both through technology – sharing the excitement and beauty of live opera through a digital platform, and artist development – showcasing some of the company’s exciting young performers. As part of the interactive nature of the event, audience members will also have an opportunity to interact online with the performers.
http://www.victorianopera.com.au/what-s-on/season-2016/the-darkest-night/
A Weekend in the Country
Presented by OPERA SCHOLARS AUSTRALIA
Narrated by Guy Noble
A Weekend in the Country tells the story of a young woman and her friends as they navigate the trials of impetuous youth at their friend's country house.
This concert production weaves well known music from Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Sondheim, and more into a timeless story about love, lust and what it means to grow up.
Shakira will perform the role of Tamara in OSA's A Weekend in the Country at Melbourne's Myer Mural Hall. A concert of operatic and music theatre highlights will be performed during a three course meal at the exquisite ballroom in the Myer building, Melbourne.
Please contact our General Manager Jessica Hutchinson on phone 03 9819 7166 or email jess@operascholarsaustralia.com.au to book your table or individual tickets for this exclusive dinner and concert.